Cafe Argentino

Name: Cafe Argentino
Address: 499 Grand Street, New York, NY, United States, 11211
Telephone: (718) 782-9477
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

35 Reviews

$30 and under

Argentinean

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Welcome to Cafe Argentino, a restaurant which faithfully recreates the ambience and typical cuisine of Buenos Aires Argentina. Our menus are true to the spirit of our country and are characterized by an assorted selection of delicious meats and wines. We invite you to come in and experience our excellent service and great food.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Argentinean
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday: 12:00pm - 1:00am, Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00am, Sunday: 11:30am - 11:30pm
Phone number
(718) 782-9477
Website
http://www.cafeargentinony.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We are available for private events for informaton call (718)782-9477.

Location
499 Grand Street, New York, NY 11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

Empanadas$7.00
(order of two) Clásica de carne - Traditionalbeef pastry turnover. Pollo - Chicken. Provolone - Provolone cheese, oregano, olive oil. Espinaca - Spinach, shallot, spices. Carne al malbec - Braised beef in malbec sauce. Capresse - Fresh mozzarella, tomato & basil.
Matambre con rusa$9.00
Rolled breast of veal, stuffed with carrots, hard boiled eggs, spices and fine herbs served with potato salad.
Chorizo$4.00
Grilled argentinean sausage.
Morcilla$4.00
Grilled argentinean black sausage.
Mollejas$10.00
Grilled beef sweetbreads.
Mollejas al brandy$10.00
Crispy beef sweetbreads in a creamy brandy sauce.
Caracoles (6)$8.00
Broiled snails with a light butter garlic sauce.
Provoleta$8.00
Grilled provolone cheese with oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
Ceviche de Camarones$15.00
shrimp ceviche.

Soups

Sopa de zapallo$7.00
Butternut squash cream soup.
Soup of the day

Salads

Criolla$7.00
Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions w/ vinaigrette.
Mixta$8.00
Mixed greens with tomatoes w/ honey-mustard vinaigrette.
Mixta con pollo$12.00
Mixed greens, grilled chicken w/ honey-mustard vinaigrette.
Mixta con salmon$15.00
Mixed greens, poached salmon w/honey mustard vinaigrette.
Rúcula$9.00
Fresh arugula, red onions, shaved parmesan cheese w/ balsamic vinaigrette.
Capresse$10.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil w/ extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar.

Pastas and other specialties

Tallarines$14.00
Fresh spaghetti with tomato or pesto sauce.
- With Shrimp and Tomato Sauce$22.00
Ravioles$15.00
Cheese ravioli in creamy tomato sauce.
- Pumpkin ravioli in sage and lemon-butter sauce & cherry tomatoes$15.00
- Lobster ravioli in a delicate saffron-tomato sauce.$18.00
Canelones$16.00
Baked spinach and cheese crêpe in light tomato and béchamel sauce.
Ñoquis$15.00
Potato dumplings in light tomato sauce, garlic and basil.
Salmón$20.00
Pan seared Atlantic salmon filet served with chive mashed potato and asparagus, finished with a light citrus sauce.

Entrées

Filet mignon$33.00
served with roasted garlic, mash potatoes and grilled shrimp.
Bife de chorizo 16 oz$26.00
New York steak.
Bife ancho 16 oz$27.00
Rib eye steak.
Entraña$24.00
Grilled skirt steak.
Churrasco de cuadril (palomilla)$19.00
Sirloin steak.
Asado$19.00
Grilled short ribs.
Parrillada$40.00
(for two) Mixed grill meats: short ribs, skirt, sausage, black sausage, beef sweetbread.
Pechuga asada$16.00
Grilled chicken breast.
Pollo asado$17.00
(1/2) Semi deboned half chicken roasted with lemon and fine herbs.
Milanesa de pollo o carne$16.00
Breaded chicken or beef Milanese.
Milanesa a la Napolitana$20.00
Breaded chicken breast or beef topped with tomato sauce, country ham and cheese.
Pollo con champignones$18.00
Grilled chicken breast with creamy mushroom sauce. All meats are served with a choice of salad, mashed potatoes, potato salad or fries.
Hamburger$12.00
Homemade beef hamburger, lettuce, tomato, red onions w/ fries.

Side orders

French fries$5.00
mashed potatoes.
Spinach sautéed$6.00
with garlic, shallots and olive oil, and roasted almonds.
Asparagus sautéed$6.00
with lemon buttered sauce.

Desserts

Flan casero$7.00
Panqueques con dulce de leche$7.00
Crêpes with caramel cream.
Queso y dulce$7.00
Fontina cheese with quince paste or sweet potato paste.
Lava de chocolate$8.00
Chocolate lava cake.
Cheesecake$7.00

Drinks

Sodas$3.00
Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Tonic, D.Coke.
Juice$4.00
Cranberry.
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$5.00
Evian$5.00
Mineral water.
Pellegrino$5.50
Sparkling mineral water.

Coffee/Tea

American coffee$3.00
Espresso$3.00
Cortado$3.00
Cappuccino$4.00
Café au lait$4.00
Teas$2.00
Chamomile, Mint, Earl Gray, Lipton, Boldo, Tilo.
Yerba mate$2.00

After Dinner Drinks

Single Malts

Oban, 14 yrs$14.00
Cragganmore, 12 yrs$14.00
Glenfiddich, 15 yrs$14.00
Glenlivet, 12 yrs$14.00
Macallan, 10 yrs$14.00

Cognacs

Courvoisier, VSOP$14.00
Hennessy, VSOP$14.00
Rémy Martin, VSOP$14.00
Hennessy, VS$11.00

Ports

Fonseca - Bin 27 Finest Reserve$7.00
Dow's, Finest Reserve$7.00
Armagnac, Finelord$10.00
Sambuca, Romana$10.00
Grand Marnier$11.00
Brandy, Cardenal Mendoza$9.00
Grappa, Castello Banfi$9.00

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

35 Reviews

B
Berrypie
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience4
We had a dinner for my son who turned 9 years old. It was for his birthday celebration. Staff was very nice and kind. We enjoyed the food and great service.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great good good staff
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Silver
Orlando
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience3
Great food and music. Great for meat eaters. Owner is usually there and great guy. Usually loud. Fun too.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
I loved it and it was the perfect place to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. I will definitely comeback to Cafe Argentino!!
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Juan
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff was very warm and welcoming, our server Oscar was excellent. The food was phenomenal! Check out the champagne sangria!! I'll be back soon!
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Duquesa
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience3
Nice place to enjoy good music and real Argentine food, live music on Sunday afternoon, so if you want a quiet dinner go on Saturday, the service is excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
My niece's college graduation. Family in from Chicago and PA. Pefect setting for a perfect celebration. Oscar, our server was amazing and the food was spot on. Thank you all so much for our fun family gathering.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2017
overall3food4service3ambience3
We warmly greeted at the door and assured the table would be ready soon for a Mother's Day dinner for 12 people. The service was great all around and the food was very good. Even my family who is very resistant to trying new restaurants loved the food and wants to go back. My only complaint is that the food took about an hour to come out and it wasn't all that busy at the time. The restaurant might just have a small kitchen. They totally redeemed themselves for the lateness with the great tasting food and round of beers and wine on the house at the end of the meal.
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DeeVar
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2017
overall5food4service4ambience3
The staff was very attentive and the food was very delicious. The menu had a little of everything for everyone in our group...and their sangria was AMAZING! Was so nice that I went back the next day for brunch with my husband. Definitely recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Friendly and convenient place for good steak at a reasonable price. Setting was nice and with friendly staff. It was a great place to unwind after a busy week. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the place is well appointed.
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SuzanneAustin
Central Coast
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great service! The meat platter was over the top! Salads and other dishes we're phenomenal!
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NJfoodie
New York Area
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great service and great food. We wanted a restaurant for 8 people that offered a variety. The options are plentiful. ..meat, seafood, pasta, and salad. Something for everyone.
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TeresaK
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience3
The restaurant looks very simple but the food was outstanding. I had the Filet Mignon and it was one of the best I've ever had. The Chorizio appetizer was also excellent and the wine, recommended by our waiter, was very good. He was also extremely accommodating for my gluten and dairy allergy and I had a wonderful meal! We are definitely going back!
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enjoythecity
New York Area
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
My daughter and I chose this for a late (10pm) dinner before going to a local bar. The food was awesome, authentic Argentinian fare. A very nice ribeye steak for me, chicken with a light gravy and mushrooms for my daughter, and I also had morcilla (blood sausage). The service was wonderful, attentive, friendly, well paced. The person who took our order answered our questions knowledgably before we ordered, and showed a real passion and pride for the food. There was a family from the neighborhood seated next to us, and the atmosphere was casual and homey. It's a smallish place, with a nice little bar in a very pleasant neighborhood in Williamsburg. As I mentioned, we went initially because of its proximity to another bar, but we would go back again just to enjoy it on its own merits; a true "find".
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
I am from Buenos Aires, and I can say that this restaurant has very good, authentic, reasonably priced Argentinian food and wine. Their $25 prix fixe dinner is a great value. I've been there before, and definitely going back. They have a milonga once a week.
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MaxAzoulay
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Meat is excellent so as the Wine! My favorite place !
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AB212
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience4
Cafe Argentino was a great place for a casual get together for a group dinner.
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Rt123
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2016
overall1food1service2ambience1
Order two steaks mid rare. One was well done and one was raw. We left.
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Foodtwerk
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4
What makes this place stand out is the food, particularly compared to the price. It is one of the tastiest restaurants I have been to in the area, no doubt, and the steaks will keep me coming back. In regards to what I thought could be improved: add more wines to the menu! The wine I had was indeed delicious, but it was one of about 4 options total they had by the bottle. Add a slightly more high end option for those picky drinkers to go with your amazing and underrated steaks and you won't regret it. Service was above average - only wish was a little more attentiveness to when the wine glasses were empty, but only because I couldn't be spared the time from stuffing my face with delicious steak to fill my glass on my own!
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Harlow
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2016
overall3food4service4ambience3
Café Argentino has all the hallmarks of a small family run restaurant. it's friendly, but very casual, and maybe a little ramshackle, but the food is solid with good portions. There's nothing fancy or gourmet, but a nice place to hang.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was great wait time was horrible book a 5:30 didn't get seated till 6:00 other then that it was a great experience
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RozT
New York Area
108 reviews
vip
4.0
108 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2016
overall4food3service5ambience3
staff is fantastic and very friendly, great recommendations! had the chorizo sandwich and the beef sandwich, both were good, although the beef was a little bit tough. i really enjoyed the fries with garlic. very relaxed atmosphere, never rushed. great place to stop by with friends to hang out and chat
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OpenTable Diner
London
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife and I used to dine at (or order delivery from) Cafe Argentino all the time when we lived in the neighborhood years ago. We were with a group recently that was unable to get a seat at a very popular (but no reservation) spot a few blocks up on Metropolitan. Glad we came here. It had been years but the sweetbreads, entrana, mixed grill, fried cheese and other items were just as we remembered. And the friendly staff even remembered us these years later. Plus, the wine is all served at very affordable prices. Such a great spot.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2015
overall4food3service4ambience5
Great ambiance. The food was good but not the same as buenos aires... Still a great experience !
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jeraldo
New York Area
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2015
overall4food5service4ambience4
Everything was very good (empanadas, chorizo and provoleta for starters, we shared skirt steak and ribeye amongst 4 of us). The steaks were good, perfectly prepared but the provoleta and the sauteed spinach were exceptional. great place with a friendly, attentive staff.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
The place was a great find. Food and service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2015
overall4food4service3ambience5
The empanadas were great the (ñoquis) in the other hand wasn't that good taste like nothing expect the pesto was ok and the steak my friend said was great I can't tell you that since I'm vegetarian the service was kind of slow we have to be looking for them all the time they took long time to take a other and it wasn't a busy night it was a nice place to try
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Michael
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience4
Steak was great, some of the italian food was a bit mediocre.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brought my mother here for her birthday we had a great time food was good the wine was good definitely good spot would would come back again
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RM009
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2014
overall4food3service4ambience3
Good experience in a nice, neighborhood cafe. The service was good and very comfortable.
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Peggy
West Palm Beach
202 reviews
vip
4.0
202 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2013
overall4food4service4ambience3
What a pleasant surprise this place was. The food was great and our waiter, Juan was fabulous. He made sure that my gluten-free friend did not have any dishes with gluten or flour. The fish was wonderful and my steak was great. We will definitely return.
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Grant22
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2013
overall3food3service4ambience3
Thye did not have our reservation from open table. By luck we got a table. Otherwise good local place.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2013
overall4food4service5ambience3
This place was pretty good, definitely worth a stop in; the sweetbreads were excellent and the wine delightful.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2012
overall2food2service2ambience3
We were hoping this to be a good place for having steak. Unfortunately, half of our meat platter was inedible. The steak and ribs were both tough and overdone. Empanadas were ok, but not great. The chimmichurri was watery and bland, no spicy sauce like you usually get at an Argentinian restaurant. Service overall was friendly, but spotty. Bottle of white wine came without ice bucket, no refills from the waiter. We had to ask for everything like salt, napkins etc. We will not return.
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VeganWines
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
1.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2012
overall1food1service2ambience2
The food here is too bland to be Latin food. The service is not the best as well. We wont be back.
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Cafe Argentino is rated 4.3 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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499 Grand Street, New York, NY 11211

Additional information

Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday: 12:00pm - 1:00am, Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00am, Sunday: 11:30am - 11:30pm
Cuisines
Argentinean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.cafeargentinony.com/
Phone number
(718) 782-9477
Private party facilities
We are available for private events for informaton call (718)782-9477.

Cafe Argentino

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Empanadas$7.00

Matambre con rusa$9.00

Chorizo$4.00

Morcilla$4.00

Mollejas$10.00

Mollejas al brandy$10.00

Caracoles (6)$8.00

Provoleta$8.00

Ceviche de Camarones$15.00

Soups

Sopa de zapallo$7.00

Soup of the day

Salads

Criolla$7.00

Mixta$8.00

Mixta con pollo$12.00

Mixta con salmon$15.00

Rúcula$9.00

Capresse$10.00

Pastas and other specialties

Tallarines$14.00

Ravioles$15.00

Canelones$16.00

Ñoquis$15.00

Salmón$20.00

Entrées

Filet mignon$33.00

Bife de chorizo 16 oz$26.00

Bife ancho 16 oz$27.00

Entraña$24.00

Churrasco de cuadril (palomilla)$19.00

Asado$19.00

Parrillada$40.00

Pechuga asada$16.00

Pollo asado$17.00

Milanesa de pollo o carne$16.00

Milanesa a la Napolitana$20.00

Pollo con champignones$18.00

Hamburger$12.00

Side orders

French fries$5.00

Spinach sautéed$6.00

Asparagus sautéed$6.00

Desserts

Flan casero$7.00

Panqueques con dulce de leche$7.00

Queso y dulce$7.00

Lava de chocolate$8.00

Cheesecake$7.00

Drinks

Sodas$3.00

Juice$4.00

Evian$5.00

Pellegrino$5.50

Coffee/Tea

American coffee$3.00

Espresso$3.00

Cortado$3.00

Cappuccino$4.00

Café au lait$4.00

Teas$2.00

Yerba mate$2.00

After Dinner Drinks

Single Malts

Oban, 14 yrs$14.00

Cragganmore, 12 yrs$14.00

Glenfiddich, 15 yrs$14.00

Glenlivet, 12 yrs$14.00

Macallan, 10 yrs$14.00

Cognacs

Courvoisier, VSOP$14.00

Hennessy, VSOP$14.00

Rémy Martin, VSOP$14.00

Hennessy, VS$11.00

Ports